Match Details
The match between Barcelona and Almeria is scheduled to take place on December 20, 2023, at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. It is a La Liga regular season match, with Barcelona being the home team. The odds for this match are in favor of Barcelona, with a local winner odds of 1.16.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In previous encounters between Barcelona and Almeria, Barcelona has had the upper hand. However, it is worth noting that Almeria managed to defeat Barcelona in their most recent encounter on February 26, 2023, with a scoreline of 1-0. Historically, when these two teams meet, there tends to be a significant number of goals scored, with three or more goals occurring frequently.
Team Form: Barcelona
Barcelona’s recent performance has been inconsistent in various competitions. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won two matches and lost two matches while drawing the remaining two. In terms of goal-scoring ability during this period, they have scored nine goals but conceded ten goals.
In La Liga specifically, Barcelona currently sits in third position with 35 points from 17 matches played. They have won ten matches and drawn five while losing only two games. Their goal difference stands at +12 after scoring 31 goals and conceding 19.
In their most recent match against Valencia on December 16th in La Liga competition, they drew the game with a scoreline of 1-1. João Félix was the scorer for Barcelona in the match.
Team Form: Almeria
Almeria’s form has been poor lately both overall and particularly in away matches. In their last six matches across all competitions, they haven’t managed to secure a victory, losing four matches and drawing two. Their goal-scoring record during this period is also quite low, with only three goals scored and eight goals conceded.
In La Liga, Almeria currently finds themselves at the bottom of the table in 20th position with just five points from 17 matches played. They have yet to secure a win in the league this season, drawing five matches and losing twelve. Their goal difference stands at -22 after scoring 17 goals but conceding 39.
In their most recent match against Mallorca on December 17th in La Liga competition, they drew the game with a scoreline of 0-0.
Key Players
For Barcelona, one standout player has been Robert Lewandowski. He has been in excellent form, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in his last twenty matches across all competitions. Another player to watch out for is João Félix, who has contributed twelve goals and two assists so far this season.
On the other hand, Almeria will rely on Lázaro Vinícius Marques upfront. Although he hasn’t found the back of the net recently, he has shown his ability to score goals with three goals in twelve appearances this season. Adrián Embarba Blázquez is another key player for Almeria who can make an impact with his attacking prowess.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performance statistics, Barcelona seems to have an advantage over Almeria. Barcelona’s strong home record and higher position in the league standings indicate that they are likely to dominate this match. Additionally, their superior goal-scoring ability compared to Almeria suggests that they have a greater chance of finding the back of the net.
Meanwhile, Almeria’s poor away form and their struggles to secure victories both overall and specifically against Barcelona in the past indicate that they may struggle to compete against their opponents.
Prediction: Barcelona 3 – 0 Almeria
Considering all the factors mentioned above, it is predicted that Barcelona will emerge victorious with a comfortable scoreline of 3-0. Their superior form, strong squad, and home advantage make them the favorites in this match against struggling Almeria.
